Mumbai: Actors Farhan Akhtar, Ankita Lokhande, and Gurmeet Choudhary on Saturday acquired the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine. The actors took to social media to share the replace.
In a submit on Twitter, Farhan revealed that he acquired the vaccine shot at a drive-in vaccination centre at Andheri sports activities complicated right here.
“Got my first jab today via drive through at Andheri sports complex. Thank you to @mybmc & @MumbaiPolice for the streamlined system,” the 47-year-old actor mentioned. “To those waiting their turn, the process does take 2-3 hours (for now) so please be patient. Carry water & a snack, if need be. Stay safe,” he added.
Lokhande, 36, shared a video on Instagram of herself taking the jab and wrote within the caption, “I got mine, get yours as soon as possible. #gotvaccinated #fightagainstcorona”
Choudhary, whose spouse, actor Debina Bonnerjee additionally acquired the first dose of the vaccine, mentioned getting vaccinated is vital.
“Please don’t wait for any kind of ‘this or that’ thoughts or news, vaccination is very important not only for you but for all your surroundings, this is one of the biggest way of how you can help #India is to get yourself vaccinated,” he wrote.
The 37-year-old actor urged everyone to register on the nearest and out there centres or hospitals for the vaccination.
“The slots may take time to appear but it will appear. #IndiaWillHeal #BetterTogether #IndiaTogether #Covid19India,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, actors Preity Zinta, Anupam Kher, and filmmaker Tarun Mansukhani acquired their second dose of the vaccine.
Zinta shared a photograph of her receiving the vaccine jab on Instagram and wrote, “I took my second covid shot and am vaccinated. I would request everyone to get vaccinated so we are all safe.”
Mansukhani shared the picture of his certificates for the COVID-19 vaccination. “Second dose done!! Now hoping for no side effects,” he mentioned.
Anupam Kher acquired the second dose of the vaccine on Friday alongside together with his members of the family — mom Dulari Kher, spouse Kirron Kher, brother Raju Kher, and sister-in-law Reema Kher.
“We acquired our 2nd vaccination accomplished. Thank you #SisterAnnie #DrAfsa and @nanavatihospital for making it potential. Mom was the bravest. Chanting #OmNamahShivay helped me and hopefully @kirronkhermp bhabhi @kherreema and brother @rajukherofficial additionally!! #MaskUp #StayProtected #GetVaccinated,? Kher wrote, alongside a collection of photos of the household.
Last month, the Maharashtra authorities introduced its resolution to offer anti-COVID-19 vaccines to folks within the age group of 18 to 44 years. On Friday, Mumbai reported 3,039 new coronavirus infections and 71 fatalities, taking town’s caseload to six,71,394 and dying toll to 13,687, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) mentioned.
